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feet of property zoned R-3, B-l, or BP; or (c) 2000 square feet or more of
<br />property zoned for commercial or industrial use.
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<br />Single-phase development means the process where improvement of the entire
<br />site occurs in one continuing process. Single-phase development can include
<br />initial site grading; installation of utilities; construction of public streets;
<br />construction and grading of drainage-ways; filling of any areas; grading of the
<br />pad area; utility hookups; construction of buildings, parking lots, driveways,
<br />storage areas, recreation areas, private streets; and any other activity within the
<br />construction area.
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<br />Coniferous evergreen tree means a woody plant that is, at least, twelve feet or
<br />more in height and has foliage on the outermost portion of the branches year
<br />round.
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<br />Deciduous tree means a woody plant which, at maturity, is at least 15 feet or
<br />more in height, having a defined crown, and which sheds leaves annually.
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<br />Hardwood deciduous tree includes, but not limited to, ironwood, catalpa, oak,
<br />maple (hard), walnut, ash, hickory, birch, black cherry, hackberry, locust and
<br />basswood.
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<br />Significant tree means a healthy tree measuring a minimum of six inches in
<br />diameter for hardwood deciduous trees, defined herein, or a minimum of 12
<br />inches in diameter for softwood deciduous trees, as defined herein, or a
<br />minimum of 12 feet in height for coniferous/evergreen trees.
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<br />W. Softwood deciduous trees are: poplars, aspen, silver maple and elm.
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<br />Specimen tree means a healthy hardwood deciduous tree measuring equal to or
<br />greater than 30 inches diameter and/or a coniferous tree measuring 50 feet or
<br />greater in height.
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<br />Two-phase development means the process where improvement of the entire site
<br />occurs in at least two distinct phases. Generally the first phase includes initial site
<br />grading; installation of utilities; construction of public streets; construction, grading
<br />of drainage-ways; and filling of any areas. The second phase generally includes
<br />grading of specific pad areas; utility hookups; construction of buildings, parking
<br />lots, driveways, storage areas, recreation areas, private streets; and any other
<br />activity within the specific construction zone.
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<br />Subd. 3. Permit Required. No application for a preliminary plat, building permit, 'excavation
<br />permit, grading permit, or any other City approval that results in land alteration shall be
<br />considered unless the applicant for such approval has first obtained a tree preservation permit.
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<br />Subd. 4. Concept Plan. Before applying for a tree preservation permit, an applicant may, but is
<br />not required to, submit a concept plan to the City illustrating the general site layout, including
<br />streets, parking areas, ponds, storm water basins, utilities and building footprints. The concept
<br />plan should also identify forest stands and specimen trees (determined through required tree
<br />inventory).
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<br />Subd. 5. Tree Preservation Plan. A tree preservation plan must be approved by the city and
<br />implemented for any land alteration in connection with any of the following:
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<br />A. New development in any zoning district;
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